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Alternative means of payment or regional/local currencies are a worldwide phenomenon. Here are a few examples. Most of them are issued by a central authority. Minuto, however, is organized decentrally.
Minuto lecture
Presentation in German on the need for free means of payment and the potential of Minuto.
(YouTube, 54:48)
The power of local currency
At TEDxBasel, Florence Siegenthaler proposes using a local currency to put the power back in the hands of our communities.
(YouTube, 9:21)
The power of complementary community currencies
At this TEDxLeiden event, Edgar Kampers talks about the potential of complementary community currencies.
(YouTube, 11:47)
Michael Ende on Silvio Gsell and alternative money
Momo author Michael Ende on Silvio Gsell, capitalism and alternative money such as Wörgl Schilling, Dö-Mark barter, Ithaca Hours and WIR.
(YouTube, 1:01:37)
Palmas (Brazil)
There are several regional money projects in Brazil. The Palmas is a currency of a bank founded by the parish priest Joaqin de Melo in a ghetto on the outskirts of the large city of Fortaleza. The money is issued in the form of interest-free microloans.
institutobancopalmas.org
(YouTube, 12:10)
Roue (Provence, France)
France also has regional currencies. Here, the concept is explained using the Roue as an example.
laroue.org
(YouTube, 7:34)
Sardex (Italy)
In southern Sardinia, the regional currency Sardex saved many companies through the financial crisis.
sardexpay.net
(YouTube, 5:58)
Chiemgauer (Germany)
The Chiemgauer is the largest regional currency in Germany and has been around for several years.
chiemgauer.eu
(YouTube, 6:26)
Ithaca Hours (New York, USA)
Ithaca Hours is a local currency in Ithaca, New York and is the oldest and largest local currency system in the US that is still operating.
ithacahours.org
(YouTube, 7:36)
Goldback (USA)
A growing number of small businesses across Utah are now accepting what are called “goldbacks“ - a local currency that's been gaining attention during the pandemic.
goldback.com
(YouTube, 2:06)
Read more on Wikipedia's list of complementary currencies and its category page on local currencies.